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Split Decision24 November 20233306475

49 Southbourne Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5AG

Planning appeal 3306475 at 49 Southbourne Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5AG (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 24 November 2023 by Inspector Hawkins S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

demolition of unsafe front boundary wall and removal of conifer hedge. Reinstate new wall with fence panels atop.’ Appeal

Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Other minor developments
Inspector
Hawkins S
Postcode
BH6 5AG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • The effect on highway safety
  • Whether suitable provision is made for surface water drainage

What decided it

The boundary wall, fence and gate caused unacceptable harm to character and appearance and highway safety, whereas the tarmac driveway did not, making the latter severable and permissible under section 177(1)(a) of the 1990 Act.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS41Policy CS16Policy CS18Policy CS4Policy BAP5

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